Top Kandy Skip the line Tickets

Travel in comfort on a first-class scenic train ride from Ella to Kandy. This journey showcases Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes, offering panoramic views of lush tea plantations and breathtaking mountains. Each ticket includes pre-booked seating, ensuring a relaxed experience as you glide through picturesque scenery. Ideal for travelers looking to soak in the natural beauty and charm of Sri Lanka, this train journey is a must-do, connecting two of the country’s most iconic destinations. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily end at Nanuoya. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Head straight to your train without needing to purchase a ticket at the Kandy Railway Station. Hop on the train and settle into your comfortable first class seat before setting off on your adventure. Set-off with views of lush green tea plantations, misty mountains, cascading waterfalls, and rural villages thorugh the large train windows. The landscape is often shrouded in mist, adding a mystical quality to the surroundings. Passes by several picturesque waterfalls, such as the famous Ravana Falls. These cascades create dramatic scenes against the backdrop of the verdant hills. Be treated to panoramic views of mountains and valleys Arrive at your destination after a breathtaking journey on one of the most famous scenic train rides in the world. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily start and end at Nanuoya. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train.

Board your train in Kandy and begin your magical journey through rugged mountains, lush greenery, and pristine lakes. Find your seats in the second/third-class section of the train and settle in. Enjoy the wind blowing through your hair as all the windows are open for the elements in this section of the train! As you ride to Ella, the train will first pass through a narrow ridge and misty green forests before reaching Ella Rock and several rushing waterfalls. Continue through Haputale to reach the tea villages and plantations in Nanu-Oya. Continue through luscious fields of tea to cross into Horton Plains, keeping an eye out for deer and rhododendrons. As enter your final stretch, enjoy the views of green rolling hills before pulling into Ella, a bustling town in the hills. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily start at Nanuoya. We provide a complimentary shuttle service to the starting point from Kandy.

Travel to Sigiriya and Dambulla with ease on this day tour from Kandy with a round-trip transfer. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a private vehicle with a driver-guide. Explore the temples and statues at Sigiriya. Next, continue to Dambulla, where you can admire the large ancient cave temple complex.

Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy with this entry ticket. Explore the temple's unique Kandyan architectural style and learn about its cultural and religious significance.

Explore the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya with ease on this guided full-day tour. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a comfortable vehicle and make your way to the Sigiriya area. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of the area and visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Hindu Temple, the Spice Garden, and more.

Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery and lush landscapes as you ride from Kandy to Ella on an Ella Odyssey train. Travel on one of the most unique train rides in the world with first class ticket. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily start at Nanuoya. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Board a train in Ella and begin your magical journey through rugged mountains, lush greenery, and pristine lakes. Find your seats in the first class section of the train and settle in. As you ride to Kandy, the train will first pass through a narrow ridge and misty green forests before reaching several rushing waterfalls. Continue through Haputale to reach the tea plantations in Nanu-Oya. Continue through luscious fields of greenery to cross into Horton Plains, keeping an eye out for wildlife and rural life in the countryside. As enter your final stretch, enjoy the views of green rolling hills before pulling into Kandy, a bustling city nestled in the Highlands of Sri Lanka home to the famous Temple of Tooth and Ambuluwawa Tower. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily terminate at Nanuoya. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train.

Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's cultural heritage with a ticket to the Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show. Witness traditional dances, vibrant costumes, and a thrilling fire-walking ritual.

The Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Ancient City of Sigiriya are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this private tour from Kandy visits both in one day. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Sigiriya, tuck into a delicious curry lunch (own expense), then explore the Buddhist cave complex of Dambulla with its gigantic rock-carved Buddha.

Without driving yourself—something not recommended to visitors to Sri Lanka—visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park in a day from Kandy is impossible. This private tour makes it easy: with a personal driver-guide to explain the sights and scenery, and comfortable private minivan transport. Explore Dambulla’s icon-filled caves, view Sigiriya rocktop ruins, and enjoy a 4x4 safari to see Minneriya’s elephants or a local village tour.